Because, let’s face it, insurance companies count on people making mistakes. They know that some people will hurt their own case and their chances of recovering for the medical bills, lost income, pain, and other damages they suffered. Insurance companies love it when people make mistakes.<\/p>\n
For example, one of the most important things you need to do after a car accident is get all the information\u2014this includes the other driver’s name, address, owner of the car or truck, and insurance information. Be sure to take photographs of the cars, get the police officer’s information and report number, and the names and contact information of all witnesses.<\/p>\n
These can all help prove the car accident was not your fault and was caused by the other driver.<\/em><\/p>\n Remember, the driver who hit you may tell his or her insurance company a very different version of what happened \u2013 blaming you, another driver, anything or anyone that allows him to avoid responsibility. And his insurance company may use that bogus story to say the car accident was your fault, or even try to sue you!<\/p>\n